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faq [2017/05/12 18:08] kd6kpc [Is there a fee to register?] |
faq [2019/03/08 09:49] KD6KPC [Do you list GMRS repeaters?] |
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==== Do I have to use a call sign to register? ==== | ==== Do I have to use a call sign to register? ==== | ||
- | Yes. This is an amateur radio web site and all regular users must have a call sign. | + | Yes. This is an amateur radio web site and all regular users must have an FCC issued Part 97 call sign. |
This is an open community. We use our call signs whenever we transmit on the air. Anyone can look us up and see who we are. Often, the radio operators who seek anonymity are jammers and trouble-makers, | This is an open community. We use our call signs whenever we transmit on the air. Anyone can look us up and see who we are. Often, the radio operators who seek anonymity are jammers and trouble-makers, | ||
- | There are those that are very interested in amateur radio, but do not yet have a call sign. You are absolutely welcome here. What you are primarily missing are features that really only work if you are licensed and have a radio to use. | + | There are those that are very interested in amateur radio but do not yet have a call sign. You are absolutely welcome here. What you are primarily missing are features that really only work if you are licensed and have a radio to use. |
The administrator reserves the right to reject or cancel memberships to this site at any time, with or without cause or notice. | The administrator reserves the right to reject or cancel memberships to this site at any time, with or without cause or notice. | ||
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What we found is that GMRS owners often times do not have the same goals as amateur radio repeater owners. Many GMRS owners create small radio networks to operate farms or for family use and do not want outsiders on their systems. They also want to lock down all listings of their repeaters so only they can modify them. | What we found is that GMRS owners often times do not have the same goals as amateur radio repeater owners. Many GMRS owners create small radio networks to operate farms or for family use and do not want outsiders on their systems. They also want to lock down all listings of their repeaters so only they can modify them. | ||
- | This does not follow the Repeaterbook.com model. Furthermore, | + | This does not follow the Repeaterbook.com model. Furthermore, |
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+ | Repeaterbook.com will continue to focus on the amateur radio community. | ||
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==== If someone vandalizes a repeater site after finding the coordinates on your site, aren't you liable? ==== | ==== If someone vandalizes a repeater site after finding the coordinates on your site, aren't you liable? ==== | ||
- | Many of us are repeater owners and we always cringe when we hear about repeaters that are damaged or vandalized. We know that there are outdoor enthusiasts that come across repeaters and cause so much havoc for their own fun.<br> | + | Many of us are repeater owners and we always cringe when we hear about repeaters that are damaged or vandalized. We know that there are outdoor enthusiasts that come across repeaters and cause so much havoc for their own fun. |
We really would hope that Ham Radio operators are above using RepeaterBook to try to locate a repeater and inflict damage upon it. However, we know that it certainly can happen, but are we liable? | We really would hope that Ham Radio operators are above using RepeaterBook to try to locate a repeater and inflict damage upon it. However, we know that it certainly can happen, but are we liable? | ||
The short answer is no. | The short answer is no. |